The Other Kind of Doctor

As we bring this season to a close, we decided to try something different. In this episode, Adrianna has finally left her office desk to chat with some PGR students and staff (in real life, would you believe that!) during the first day of the Royal Holloway Festival of Research. A big thank you to Sam Watts, Vasilii Sevriuk, Nia Williams and George Powell for taking part and sharing an insight into what it's like to be part of the PGR community at Royal Holloway. An even bigger thank you to George for editing this episode! If you would like your research to feature on the podcast, or would like to get involved behind the scenes, email us at PGR.podcasts@rhul.ac.uk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Art has this compelling ability to haunt us, to distort the past and challenge our perception of it. In this episode, Adrianna is joined by Oliver Hambsch from the National Academy of the Arts in Oslo, whose practice-based research explores the hauntology of print through the art of woodcut printing. We discuss western esotericism, the haunting qualities of print and VHS tapes and what emerges as a result of bringing woodcutting and sound together. Find out what a ''xylographophone' is and why Adrianna mentions Pretty Woman and an animated children's show in the same sentence by listening to our latest episode. If you would like to get involved in The Other Kind of Doctor, don't hesitate to email us at pgr.podcasts@rhul.ac.uk . Whether you'd like to feature as a guest or join our team, we'd love to hear from you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The stars have aligned! After a little break, we have a brand new episode for you. This time, Adrianna is joined by Alexis, a PhD student at the Biological Sciences department at Royal Holloway, who tells her all about his research around bumblebee parasites. Alexis shares his story of how a placement led him to become a PhD student, how he finds working with different institutions, and navigating a career change. You can also expect an array (perhaps a colony?) of fascinating bumblebee facts and reasons why we might find bumblebees charismatic. If you would like to get involved in The Other Kind of Doctor podcast, either by appearing as a guest or working behind the scenes (or both!), email us at PGR.podcasts@rhul.ac.uk. For updates, check out our Instagram page: tokod.official Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For our second episode, Adrianna is joined by a special guest from the Univeristy of Surrey! Elisabeth Pfeiffer is a PhD student and a professional ukulele player whose research focuses on ukulele playing techniques. Listen to Adrianna chat to Elisabeth about the many aspects of combining artistic practice with academic research, Elisabeth's love for the ukulele scene, and an occasional nerd out (who knew we both love dinosaurs?). Plus, you can enjoy two pieces performed by Elisabeth in the background within the episode (can you recognise the tunes?). If you would like to find out more about the amazing Ukulele Technique Compendium Elisabeth refers to in the episode, you can find it here: https://ukuleletechnique.online/ Many thanks to Aegean Au for editing this episode :) And if you would like to get involved in our podcast, email us at PGR.podcasts@rhul.ac.uk - we would love to hear from you! We also warmly welcome any contributions to our blog https://theotherkindofdoctor.wordpress.com/. You can email the Blog team at pgr.blog@rhul.ac.uk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To kickstart our new season, host Adrianna Chmielewska talks about her recent experience of her placement at the Fitzwilliam Museum in Cambridge. While there is so much to say about the placement that one episode is simply not enough, Adrianna decided to tell you a story of three objects the Museum's Music collection, created, compiled or owned by women. Join Adrianna as she nerds out about these objects and reflects on their contribution to our understanding of role of women in composition, dissemination and appreciation of music in the 18th and 19th centuries! And if you would like to get involved in our podcast, email us at PGR.podcasts@rhul.ac.uk - we would love to hear from you! We also warmly welcome any contributions to our blog https://theotherkindofdoctor.wordpress.com/. You can email the Blog team at pgr.blog@rhul.ac.uk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello, and welcome back! We are back with a new season filled with fascinating research and discussions around PhD life. This season's topics include research on bumblebee parasites, ukulele playing methods, music collection at the Fitzwilliam Museum in Cambridge, practice-based PhDs and navigating a PhD as a lawyer. Join our new host, Adrianna Chmielewska, as she explores the vast variety of PhD research at Royal Holloway - and beyond! - also offering a glimpse into the unpolished and downright silly moments of a PhD experience. For more information about our podcast, blog and amazing team, please visit: www.theotherkindofdoctor.wordpress.com. Thank you to the Doctoral School at Royal Holloway, University of London for sponsoring this podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For the final episode of the year, Souki's back in the co-host chair with Teale along with Eylem who is also back from the last episode! The three co-hosts discuss Annual Reviews and Upgrades. They talk about their experiences, top tips and recent changes to both at Royal Holloway. Then in Brain Bites , they discuss the physical pains behind being an academic, including Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and other physical pains often experienced by PhD students. The co-hosts talk about what signs to look out for and how to minimise the chances of getting them. This is also Teale's final episode, but stay tuned next year for new episodes with some new co-hosts! The Other Kind of Doctor has been hosted by Teale Failla and Soukaina Ben Abdellah, PhD students at Royal Holloway University of London. This episode was guest-hosted by fellow Royal Holloway PGR student, Eylem Tinarlioglu. Produced by Teale Failla . Thank you to the Doctoral School at Royal Holloway University of London for sponsoring this podcast. For further information about The Other Kind of Doctor podcast and team, please visit our website: https://theotherkindofdoctor.wordpress.com . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode, Teale is joined by guest co-host Eylem Tinarlioglu who is a fellow Royal Holloway PhD student. They welcome Dr Kate Ferry-Swainson who recently graduated from Royal Holloway, passing her Viva with No Corrections! How is this possible? Listen and find out! Kate has also set up a business advising current students on how to Ace the Viva as well! Then in Brain Bites , what are the Russell Group and the Ivy League exactly, and are they as comparable as people think? (Hint: the answer is no!) The Other Kind of Doctor is (normally) hosted by Teale Failla and Soukaina Ben Abdellah, PhD students at Royal Holloway University of London. Produced by Teale Failla . Thank you to the Doctoral School at Royal Holloway University of London for sponsoring this podcast. For further information about The Other Kind of Doctor podcast and team, please visit our website: https://theotherkindofdoctor.wordpress.com . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Co-Pilot, aka CP, steps in to co-host this episode with Teale. Will AI be a suitable replacement for human interaction? Or will Teale become unhinged? And what does our guest Tyler Shores think about all this? Tyler is an expert on Digital Wellbeing and Productivity and teaches a course on the subject, so he's just the person to ask! Then in Brain Bites , Teale and CP tackle British Writing Conventions , particularly those crucial to writing the PhD thesis. Stay tuned to the end to find out what happens when co-hosts stop being polite, and start getting artificially intelligent! To find out more about Tyler Shores and the course he teaches on Digital Wellbeing and Productivity, visit: https://tylershores.com/project/digital-productivity . The awkward in this episode was brought to you by Teale Failla and Microsoft Co-Pilot. Produced by Teale Failla . Thank you to the Doctoral School at Royal Holloway University of London for sponsoring this podcast for some reason. For further information about The Other Kind of Doctor podcast and team, please visit our website: https://theotherkindofdoctor.wordpress.com . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to The Other Kind of Doctor, where we sprinkle a bit of fun and absurdity on the brilliance of PhDs! Join our diverse group of PhD candidates as we navigate the maze of research, academia, and life, all with a healthy dose of humour. Sponsored by the Doctoral School at Royal Holloway University of London, this podcast doesn't feature stethoscopes and scrubs – we’re the other kind of doctor! Here we celebrate the quirks and triumphs of the doctoral journey, sharing insightful conversations, compelling anecdotes, and lots of laughs. Whether you’re knee-deep in research or just curious about academia, our podcast offers a light-hearted take on the serious business of earning a PhD. Expect thought-provoking discussions, candid interviews with experts, and a unique perspective on the ups and downs of the PhD experience. Upcoming topics this series include how to secure government funding, alternative sources of funding, creative and alternative format PhDs, digital wellbeing, storytelling in the PhD thesis, and how to pass your viva with no corrections! Subscribe to The Other Kind of Doctor, and let’s explore the fascinating, challenging, and downright absurd moments of the academic world together. Because even the smartest minds can have their not-so-genius moments! ----------- Hosted by Royal Holloway PhD candidates Teale Failla and Soukaina Ben Abdellah. Produced by Teale Failla . For more information about our podcast and amazing team, please visit https://theotherkindofdoctor.wordpress.com Thank you to the Doctoral School at Royal Holloway University of London for sponsoring this podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode, hosts Teale and Souki talk with Dr Luke Blaxill, founder of The Alternative Guide to Postgraduate Funding, about how you can help fund your PhD, whether or not you received UKRI funding or you have already started your doctoral studies. Then in Brain Bites , Spooky Souki and Terrifying Teale delve into the origins of Halloween , its history in the British Isles and influence on Guy Fawkes Night . The Other Kind of Doctor is hosted by Teale Failla and Soukaina Ben Abdellah, PhD students at Royal Holloway University of London. Produced by Teale Failla . Thank you to the Doctoral School at Royal Holloway University of London for sponsoring this podcast. For further information about The Other Kind of Doctor podcast and team, please visit our website: https://theotherkindofdoctor.wordpress.com . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our co-hosts, Teale and Reverie, are joined by Professor Dawn Watling. Dawn is Associate Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Postgraduate Research) and Professor of Psychology at Royal Holloway University of London. In this episode, Dawn talks about UKRI funding for PhD students, discussing different research councils, the relationship between UKRI funding schemes and individual universities, and what level of funding is available. Lastly, she provides top tips for anyone who wants to pursue funding for a PhD in the UK. Stay tuned until the end of the episode for this week’s Brain Bites : What IS a PhD? The Other Kind of Doctor is hosted by Teale Failla and Reverie Black. Produced by Teale Failla . Thank you to the Doctoral School at Royal Holloway University of London for sponsoring this podcast. For further information about The Other Kind of Doctor podcast and team, please visit our website: https://theotherkindofdoctor.wordpress.com . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our hosts, Soukaina and Reverie, are joined by Zeyad Altholoth. Zeyad is a fellow PhD student at Royal Holloway University of London in the Department of Health Studies. In this episode, Zeyad shares his experiences of starting PhD study as a student with ADHD, discusses the importance of normalising conversations about neurodiversity, and explains how to access specialist support within the University. Lastly, he provides top tips on study environments and assistive technology for other ‘neuro-spicy’ students. Stay tuned until the end of the episode for this week’s Brain Bites : Is multi-factor authentication counterproductive to data privacy? This episode was produced by Reverie Black and hosted by Soukaina Ben Abdallah. Sound engineering by Teale Failla . Thank you to the Doctoral School at Royal Holloway University of London for sponsoring this podcast. For further information about The Other Kind of Doctor podcast and team, please visit our website: https://theotherkindofdoctor.wordpress.com . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, the Series 3 opener introduces our new TOKD co-hosts: Soukaina Ben Abdellah, Reverie Black and Teale Failla, PhD students at Royal Holloway University of London. In this episode, the hosts discuss their backgrounds, what led each of them to their PhD, and what they are studying. They talk about their reasons for joining the podcast and provide top tips for first-year students beginning their PhD 'quests'. Stay tuned until the end of the episode for this week’s Brain Bites : What are the best snacks for studying? The Other Kind of Doctor is hosted by Teale Failla , Reverie Black and Soukaina Ben Abdallah. Produced by Teale Failla . Thank you to the Doctoral School at Royal Holloway University of London for sponsoring this podcast. For further information about The Other Kind of Doctor podcast and team, please visit our website: https://theotherkindofdoctor.wordpress.com . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Series 3 of The Other Kind of Doctor, where we sprinkle a bit of fun and absurdity on the brilliance of PhDs! Join our diverse group of PhD candidates as we navigate the maze of research, academia, and life, all with a healthy dose of humour. Sponsored by the Doctoral School at Royal Holloway University of London, this podcast doesn't feature stethoscopes and scrubs – we’re the other kind of doctor! Here we celebrate the quirks and triumphs of the doctoral journey, sharing insightful conversations, compelling anecdotes, and lots of laughs. Whether you’re knee-deep in research or just curious about academia, our podcast offers a light-hearted take on the serious business of earning a PhD. Expect thought-provoking discussions, candid interviews with experts, and a unique perspective on the ups and downs of the PhD experience. Upcoming topics this series include how to secure government funding, alternative sources of funding, creative and alternative format PhDs, digital wellbeing, storytelling in the PhD thesis, and how to pass your viva with no corrections! Subscribe to The Other Kind of Doctor, and let’s explore the fascinating, challenging, and downright absurd moments of the academic world together. Because even the smartest minds can have their not-so-genius moments! ----------- Series Three is hosted by Royal Holloway PhD candidates Teale Failla , Soukaina Ben Abdellah and Reverie Black. Produced by Teale Failla . For more information about our podcast and amazing team, please visit https://theotherkindofdoctor.wordpress.com Thank you to the Doctoral School at Royal Holloway University of London for sponsoring this podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the last episode of Series 2 of The Other Kind of Doctor podcast! As Gemma and Gaia are graduating this year and stepping down as hosts, they spend this episode looking back over their PhD journeys and reflecting on things they have learnt along the way. Stay tuned for the end of the episode for this week's 'Brain Bites' - Why do we feel nostalgic for old media? The Other Kind of Doctor podcast will be returning in Autumn 2025, with new hosts, new topics, and new guests! For more information about our podcast, please visit https://theotherkindofdoctor.wordpress.com Thank you to the Doctoral School at Royal Holloway University of London for sponsoring this podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Gemma and Ryan are joined by Katherine Griffiths. Katherine is a PhD student at Royal Holloway. In this episode, Katherine talks about her experience in building a successful supervisor-student relationship, balancing being independent and needing help from your supervisor, and how to manage expectations. Finally, she provides her top tips for PhD students wanting to build a positive supervisory relationship. Stay tuned for the end of the episode for this week's 'Brain Bites' - How long does it take for a house to feel like a home? For more information about our podcast, please visit https://theotherkindofdoctor.wordpress.com Thank you to the Doctoral School at Royal Holloway University of London for sponsoring this podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Gemma and Gaia are joined by Emily Gow. Emily is a research impact manager at Royal Holloway. In this episode, Emily explains what impact is, why it is important, and how this differs from public engagement. Finally, she provides her top tips for PhD students wanting to maximise their research impact. Stay tuned for the end of the episode for this week's 'Brain Bites' - Do we prefer the countryside when we get older? For more information about our podcast, please visit https://theotherkindofdoctor.wordpress.com Thank you to the Doctoral School at Royal Holloway University of London for sponsoring this podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Gemma and Gaia are joined by Prof Dawn Watling. Dawn is associate pro-vice-chancellor of postgraduate research at Royal Holloway. In this episode, Dawn shares why it is important to go out into nature as a PhD student, whether house plants count as nature, and what to do if you have limited access to natural spaces. Finally, she provides her top tips for making the most out of nature. Stay tuned for the end of the episode for this week's 'Brain Bites' - Is it true that opposites attract? For more information about our podcast, please visit https://theotherkindofdoctor.wordpress.com Thank you to the Doctoral School at Royal Holloway University of London for sponsoring this podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Gemma and Gaia discuss how to build a stronger PhD community. They discuss how a strong PhD community can help with managing loneliness, and provide tips on how to get things started. Stay tuned for the end of the episode for this week's 'Brain Bites' - What is better, audiobooks or physical books? For more information about our podcast, please visit https://theotherkindofdoctor.wordpress.com Thank you to the Doctoral School at Royal Holloway University of London for sponsoring this podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.